THIS WEEK in Scripps Ranch

THIS WEEK in Scripps Ranch

Hello Scripps Ranch,
We are in the week of May 10-16, 2020. Here is a little about this week:

This week is National Etiquette Week, National Salvation Army Week, Bike to Work Week and American Craft Beer Week.
Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day, National Clean Up Your Room Day and National Shrimp Day.
Monday, May 11 is National Eat What You Want Day, National Foam Rolling Day and National Twilight Zone Day.
Tuesday, May 12 is National Limerick Day, National Odometer Day and National Nutty Fudge Day.
Wednesday, May 13 is National Crouton Day, National Frog Jumping Day, National Apple Pie Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day, National Receptionists’ Day and National Third Shift Workers Day.
Thursday, May 14 is National Decency Day, National Dance Like a Chicken Day and National Buttermilk Biscuit Day.
Friday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day, National Chocolate Chip Day, National Nylon Stocking Day, National Endangered Species Day and National Pizza Party Day.
Saturday, May 16 is National Barbecue Day, National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day, National Love a Tree Day, National Mimosa Day, National Piercing Day, National Sea Monkey Day, National Armed Forces Day and National Learn to Swim Day. 

COVID-19 cases in 92131
San Diego County reports the number of patients with the coronavirus in the Scripps Ranch 92131 ZIP Code area remains at 14. There were 79 cases in Mira Mesa and 34 cases in Poway so far. San Diego County reports the cases, broken down by residence listed for each patient.

May issue of Scripps Ranch News:
The next issue of Scripps Ranch News will be a very interactive edition with several chances for residents to participate in its contents, sharing photos and information with readers. This special issue will arrive in the mail the last week of May.
Open for Business Special: The theme for the May issue is Open for Business – presenting a chance for every business serving Scripps Ranch to let customers know they are open and ready to take orders now that COVID-19 rules for businesses have loosened. If you have an open business, don’t miss this opportunity to inform the public that you are here for them. Special rates available to help businesses get back on their feet – including a special business listing. Don’t be left out! Contact us for rates: info@scrippsranchnews.com
Show off your prom outfit
All dressed up but nowhere to go? You can still show off your prom attire in the next issue of Scripps Ranch News. FREE! Send a photo of you in your prom dress, tux or suit to info@scrippsranchnews.com. Be creative! Include your name and any info you like. Deadline is May 14.
Father’s Day messages
Send a special Father’s Day message to your dad – and Scripps Ranch News will publish it in the next edition of the newspaper. FREE! Send a message in 30 words or less, and a photo to info@scrippsranchnews.com. Deadline is Saturday, May 16. 
Celebrate virtual graduation!
Send a special message to your graduate in the next issue of the Scripps Ranch News newspaper. Great for all ages from preschool promotions to college. FREE – 30 words or less plus high-resolution photo. Deadline is May 15. Send to info@scrippsranchnews.com.
Birthday wishes
Numerous residents are having to celebrate their birthdays without being able to invite friends to their parties due to the COVID-19 isolation orders. They are still able to celebrate in other ways, and share their birthdays in the newspaper. If you know someone having a birthday in May or June, you can send a message and photo to Scripps Ranch News and we’ll share it on the special day on our Facebook page – and publish it in the next issue of Scripps Ranch News. Send your birthday message (25 words maximum) along with a photo to info@scrippsranchnews.com.

Giraffe calf gets a name  
On Mother’s Day, a 1-month-old giraffe calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park received her name after more than 18,000 fans cast their ballots in a week-long online voting campaign. Voters were asked to choose between two names Zeena and Zahara – and by popular vote, the female youngster will now be called Zahara (pronounced za haa rah), which is derived from Arabic origins.

The calf was born April 4 to first-time mom Zawadi (pronounced zza whaa dee). Visitors to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park websites will now have the opportunity to watch Zahara on Giraffe Cam (https://www.sdzsafaripark.org/giraffe-cam) presented by Fiesta, as she explores her new home and interacts with the diverse wildlife that shares the habitat. Zahara is a healthy calf with terrific vitality and a highly relaxed demeanor, wildlife care specialists said.